Zambia is one of Africa’s hidden gems. Known as the birthplace of the walking safari and home to the breathtaking Victoria Falls, the mighty Zambezi River, impressive lakes and wetlands, a profusion of birds, abundant wildlife and raw, pristine wilderness, Zambia offers travelers a tremendous amount.
Zambia is perhaps best known for Victoria Falls. Spanning the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia, the Falls are the largest falling curtain of water on Earth, with more than 38,000 cubic feet of water plummeting over the edge during the height of flood season. Zambia’s side of the Falls offers breathtaking viewpoints, serene river cruises with wildlife watching, a range of adrenaline activities and much more.
Zambia’s national parks offer world-class safaris. From the wildlife thriving along the Luangwa River in South Luangwa National Park to the vastness and exclusivity of Kafue National Park, travelers will find the safari excitement they seek. Lower Zambezi National Park is easy to reach and offers a wealth of activities and unique landscapes.
For those seeking to get well off the beaten path, North Luangwa National Park is seldom visited and offers excellent walking safaris, as well as game drives and hikes from select camps. Kasanka National Park is home to the largest mammal migration on earth – the annual migration of around 5 million straw-colored fruit bats. It’s an exceptional experience for adventurous guests. Finally, Liuwa Plain National Park teems with wildlife but sees very few visitors. Just the way we like it!
From the awesome power of Victoria Falls to its most remote, wildlife-rich parks, Zambia wows travelers every time.
Our 13-day Best of Zambia safari offers some of the best game viewing in all of Africa. It combines the wildlife and remote camps like Luwi and Nsolo in South Luangwa with the magnificent Victoria Falls and the variety of the Lower Zambezi National Park. Lower Zambezi National Park is all about the water, and you’ll be staying right on the banks of the Zambezi at Sausage Tree Camp. Drift boat and canoe safari options are on offer there, while in South Luangwa you get the rare opportunity to do a five-day walking safari, trekking from camp to camp. Our Best of Zambia safari lives up to its name!
Our 9-day Zambia Deluxe safari takes you to the wild, remote plains of Busanga in Kafue National Park for a stay at Shumba Camp, and to Lower Zambezi National Park to enjoy its spectacular scenery and wildlife while based at the classic Chongwe Camp. In addition, we make sure each of our Zambia safaris includes the option of visiting the adrenaline-filled region of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You’ll enjoy beautiful views of the Zambezi from Tongabezi Lodge. This itinerary will leave you with a yearning for more and ensure some phenomenal safari memories!
If you’d like to visit Zambia as part of a longer southern Africa safari or as an extension to an East Africa adventure, our Victoria Falls Highlights will give you the chance to admire the majesty of this natural wonder. You can fill your days with a wide range of activities or relax and take in the scenery. We offer a variety of accommodations; talk with your Journey Specialist about what is the right fit for you.
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Photos courtesy AAC Senior Journey Specialist Tracy Stevens, AAC Senior Journey Specialist Diana Garcia Hernandez, AAC Marketing Director Beth McCabe, Time + Tide, Shumba Camp, Tongabezi Lodge and AAC Journey Specialist Nell Pollak